Advances in Dielectric/Ferroelectric Ceramic Materials and Their Application in Energy Storage
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 106
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dielectric and ferroelectric ceramic materials have witnessed significant advancements in recent years, driven by the growing demand for high-performance energy storage systems. These materials, characterized by their high dielectric constants and fast polarization response, are crucial in applications requiring rapid charge–discharge cycles, high power density, and thermal stability. In energy storage, dielectric capacitors made from these ceramics are widely used in pulsed power systems, electric vehicles, and renewable energy applications. Ferroelectric materials are particularly attractive due to their ability to store large amounts of energy in the form of reversible electric polarization. By engineering core–shell structures, compositional gradients, and domain configurations, researchers have significantly increased the recoverable energy density and efficiency. Moreover, the development of relaxor ferroelectrics with diffuse phase transitions and slim P-E loops has enabled the realization of high-energy-density capacitors with reduced hysteresis loss. These advancements are pivotal in meeting the global need for compact, efficient, and reliable energy storage technologies, making dielectric and ferroelectric ceramics a cornerstone of modern electronic and power systems.
Dr. Arun Kumar Yadav
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electroceramics
- dielectrics
- ferroelectrics
- energy storage density
- capacitors
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